PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

RESERVE, LA - Meeting May 19, 2011

The Chair called the meeting to order and read the following call:

HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD

Parish of St. John the Baptist

Dear Board Member:

Upon call of the President, the St. John the Baptist Parish School Board will meet in regular session at Godchaux Grammar Cafeteria, 1600 Highway 44, Reserve, Louisiana, on Thursday, May 19, 2011, at 6:00 p.m.

An agenda for the meeting is attached.

Sincerely, s/Courtney P. Millet, Ph.D.

Superintendent/Secretary

The Chair called for a moment of silent meditation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:

PRESENT: Messrs. Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Bacas, Triche, Sanders.

ABSENT: Jack, Jones, Nicholas.

There were 8 members present, 3 absent.

ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of May 5, 2011.  A motion was made by Mr. Triche, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to accept the minutes of May 5, 2011 as printed and published. There were no objections and the motion to approve the minutes carried (8 Yeas, 0 Nays, 3 Absent).

ITEM 4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT. Courtney P. Millet, Ph.D., Superintendent.  Dr. Millet gave the following report:

The Louisiana Department of Education sent all districts preliminary student reports of iLEAP, LEAP, and GEE test scores yesterday, May 18^th, and today, May 19th. At the same time, schools also received individual students score reports; they were distributed to the students yesterday and today.

Please note that the scores are embargoed by the Louisiana Department of Education at this time; therefore, I am obligated not to share the scores until notified by the Louisiana Department of Education. All test information and data must remain secure and confidential until the embargo has been lifted.

As I reviewed the preliminary data reports; I saw improvements on iLEAP, LEAP, and GEE across most areas in our district. As soon as the embargo has been lifted, more information will be provided about specific test, grade level, and school improvements.

Once again, I want to thank our administrators, teachers, and other employees for all of their extra efforts, dedication, and the hard work that they exemplify each day for our students. I look forward to continuing to work together in our joint effort to make St. John Parish School System an outstanding place to work and an excellent system where our entire student population can learn, grow, and achieve. 

Mr. Jack arrived at 6:03 p.m. and was recorded as present.

ITEM 5. EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS BY THE BOARD OR STAFF.  None.

ITEM 6. PERSONNEL MATTERS: Dr. Leigh Ann Beard, Director of Human Resources.

a.   Personnel Changes (Requires action by the Board). Dr. Beard presented the following Personnel Changes for approval:

I.  PROFESSIONAL

      I.    PROFESSIONAL

      A.   Extended Sick Leave     

1. Christy Parfait, Teacher - Lake Pontchartrain Elementary, March 29 and April 5, 2011

2. Kim Moliere, Teacher - Garyville/Mt. Airy Magnet School, March 31, April 1, 4-6, 13-21, 2011

3. Lelia Feist, Teacher - Lake Pontchartrain Elementary, March 29, 30, April 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 2011

4. Jennifer Hill, Teacher - Emily C. Watkins, May 9 - 11, 2011

5. Shandra Clark, Teacher - East St. John High, May 10 - 19, 2011

      B.   Sabbaticals

1. Keisha Bolden, Teacher – Milesville, Fall 2011 and Spring 2012

      C.   Retirement

1. Kelley, Vernadine, Counselor - West St. John High, May 31, 2011

2. Scott, Joslyn, Teacher - West St. John Elementary, May 20, 2011

3. Lumar, Charles, Teacher - West St. John Elementary, May 22, 2011

4. Bertha Stein, Teacher - Garyville/Mt. Airy Magnet School, May 20, 2011

5. Katherine Harris, Teacher - West St. John Elementary, May 20, 2011

6. Hall, Malleanor, Teacher - West St. John Elementary, May 20, 2011

7. Eleno Rodriguez, Teacher - East St. John High, May 19, 2011

8. Patricia Thomas , Teacher - East St. John High, May 23, 2011

9. Christine Roybiskie, Teacher - East St. John High, May 24, 2011

10. Elmo Boudreaux, Teacher - East St. John High, May 20, 2011

11. Robert Disney, Counselor - East St. John High, May 20, 2011

      D.   Resignation

1. Brandie Burris, Teacher - LaPlace Elementary (TFA - Commitment Complete), May 23, 2011

2. Medum Choe, Teacher - LaPlace Elementary (TFA - Commitment Complete), May 23, 2011

3. Sara Delaney, Teacher - LaPlace Elementary (TFA - Commitment Complete), May 23, 2011

4. Lauren Wein, Teacher - Emily C. Watkins Elementary (TFA - Commitment Complete), May 23, 2011

5. Matthew Brennan, Teacher - Redirection Center (TFA - Commitment Complete), May 23, 2011

6. James Kline, Teacher - West St. John High (TFA - Commitment Complete), May 23, 2011

7. Jennifer Hill, Teacher - Emily C. Watkins Elementary, May 23, 2011

8. Kay Reeve, Teacher - LaPlace Elementary, May 23, 2011

9. Maggie Dyer, Teacher - West St. John High, May 23, 2011

II.    CLASSIFIED

      A.   Extended Sick Leave

1. Christine Pollard, Lunch Technician - Fifth Ward Elementary, March 29 - April 1, 2011

2. Alyce Richardson, Lunch Technician - Garyville/Mt. Airy Magnet School, April 11 - May 6, 2011

3. Chanda Waguespack, Bookkeeper - Emily C. Watkins Elementary, April 28 & 29, 2011

4. Cynthia Terrio, 10 month School Secretary - Fifth Ward Elementary, May 2 - 4, 2011

      B.   Resignation

1. Greta Johnson, Lunch Technician - East St. John Elementary, May 23, 2011

      C.   Retirement

1. Kevin Joseph, Custodian - West St. John Elementary, June 11, 2011

2. Felicia Williams, Bookkeeper - West St. John Elementary, July 2, 2011

3. Doris Poindexter, Paraprofessional - LaPlace Elementary, May 9, 2011

4. Janis Freeman, 10 month School Secretary - East St. John High, May 26, 2011

5. Alyce Richardson, Lunch Technician - Garyville/Mt. Airy Magnet, May 23, 2011

A motion was made by Mr. Wise, seconded by Mr. Triche, to accept the Personnel Changes as presented. There were no objections and the motion carried  (9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Absent).

ITEM 7.  BUSINESS AND FINANCE:  Mr. Felix Boughton, Executive Director of Business and Finance

a.  CSRS – Monthly Progress Update on the Master Plan and Program Management Services.  Mr. Floyd Luster gave the board an update on all ongoing projects including West St. John Elementary School, Child Development Center, LaPlace Elementary School, and East St. John High School. Mr. Luster reported that all projects should be completed by the end of this year.

b. Mr. Peter Montz, Purchasing Agent – Recommendation on the following Bids/Proposals:  Proposal 12.01 Fiscal Agent, Proposal 12.02 Official Journal, Bid 12.09 Copier/Computer Paper, Bid 12.10 Office Supplies, Bid 12.11 Instructional Materials, Bid 12.12 General Maintenance, Bid 12.13 Electrical Supplies, Bid 12.14 Air Conditioning/Welding Supplies, Bid 12.15 Plumbing Supplies, Proposal 12.20 Food Service Equipment Maintenance.

A motion was made by Dr. Keller, seconded by Mr. Bacas, to approve the recommendations in globo on Proposal 12.01 Fiscal Agent, Proposal 12.02 Official Journal, Bid 12.09 Copier/Computer Paper, Bid 12.10 Office Supplies, Bid 12.11 Instructional Materials, Bid 12.12 General Maintenance, Bid 12.13 Electrical Supplies, Bid 12.14 Air Conditioning/Welding Supplies, Bid 12.15 Plumbing Supplies, Proposal 12.20 Food Service Equipment Maintenance as presented.  There were no objections and the motion carried (9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Absent).

(See Original Minutes for Proposal and Bid Recommendations)

c.  Mrs. Lorraine Jackson, Director of Child Nutrition - Request board approval of bid awards  for the school year 2011-2012  for Bread, Processed Foods, Frozen Foods, Meat/Meat Products, Cleaning Supplies, Paper Supplies, Large and Small Equipment for cafeterias. 

A motion was made by Dr. Keller, seconded by Mr. Wise, to approve the bid recommendations for Bread, Processed Foods, Frozen Foods, Meat/Meat Products, Cleaning Supplies, Paper Supplies, Large and Small Equipment for cafeterias.  There were no objections and the motion carried (9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Absent).

(See Original Minutes for Bid Recommendations)

d.  Mrs. Lorraine Jackson, Director of Child Nutrition - Request Board approval to increase meal prices for 2011-2012 school year.

A motion was made by Mr. Triche, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to approve the increase in meal prices for the 2011-2012 school year.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Burl, seconded by Mr. Jack, to table this item.  Upon roll call on the substitute motion to table, there were 2 Yeas (Jack, Burl), 7 Nays (Keller, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Bacas, Triche, Sanders), 2 Absent (Jones, Nicholas) and the motion to table failed.

Upon roll call on the original motion to approve the increase in meal prices for the 2011-2012 school year, there were 8 Yeas (Jack, Keller, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Bacas, Triche, Sanders), 1 Nay (Burl), 2 Absent (Jones, Nicholas) and the motion carried.

2011-2012 Proposed Meal Prices

ITEM 8. OLD BUSINESS. a.  None

ITEM 9.   NEW BUSINESS.  a.  Mr. Russ Wise, Board Member – Consideration of adoption of Coalition for Louisiana Public Education Resolution.  This item was carried over due to the absence of Mr. Wise.

Mr. Wise requested that this item be held over to the next meeting.

b.  Lloyd LeBlanc – None.

ITEM 10. ADMINSTRATIVE MATTERS: a. Committee Reports. None.

ITEM 11. BOARD-RELATED ITEMS OF INTEREST.  Mr. Jack thanked the West Bank Civic Association for the banquet that was held for all honor roll students.

Mr. Sanders remarked that the graduation ceremony for East St. John High School was very nice.

ITEM 12. ADJOURNMENT: The agenda having been completed, and there being no further business, Dr. Keller offered a motion for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Wise. There were no objections. The meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

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Patrick H. Sanders, President

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Courtney P. Millet, Ph.D., Secretary